I’ve seen people post a number of practical guidelines like this (which is new to me). Another example might be the Litany of Tarski. Someone (Eliezer?) suggested that instead of asking “Why should I pick X over Y?” one replaces it by “Should I choose X or Y?”, especially if the decision is made.
Is there some collection of practical guidelines, either as a post or a wiki category? I’ve find these measurably improve my rationality.
Someone (Eliezer?) suggested that instead of asking “Why should I pick X over Y?” one replaces it by “Should I choose X or Y?”, especially if the decision is made.
I’ve seen people post a number of practical guidelines like this (which is new to me). Another example might be the Litany of Tarski. Someone (Eliezer?) suggested that instead of asking “Why should I pick X over Y?” one replaces it by “Should I choose X or Y?”, especially if the decision is made.
Is there some collection of practical guidelines, either as a post or a wiki category? I’ve find these measurably improve my rationality.
Back Up and Ask Whether, Not Why.
Well, one is, if faced with the choice between X and Y, consider the third alternative.